HART courts younger riders

HART has trimmed its unlimited ride passes by 50 percent to $15 through Aug. 31 for passengers age 17 and younger.

The Summer Blast Pass is intended to provide access to the city's recreation and other attractions for school children on vacation.

The passes are sold at HART's Marion Transit Center on Franklin Street, the University Area Transit Center on 27th Street and HART administrative offices on Seventh Avenue in Ybor City and 21st Avenue in East Tampa.

Pass holders can obtain a free dessert from the Mr. Empanada fast food chain with the purchase of an empanada and drink. Details on the offer are available at mrempanada.com.